A picture of 4 people at the announcement of the transfer of the school's patronage.

Pictured at the announcement in Fedamore: Donncha Ó Treasaigh, ETB Director of Schools, Martina Naughton and Jo Flinn - representatives of Croí na Coille, and George O’Callaghan, ETB Chief Executive

Fedamore National School to Embark on New Chapter as an ETB Community National School

Fedamore National School in County Limerick is set to embark on a new chapter as a Community National School (CNS) under the patronage of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. The development is a significant step in the expansion of educational choice in the area.

Limerick band Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets who will bring their unique brand of indie rock songs to the festival. Photo by Jamie Moore.

St. Anne’s Community College to Celebrate Young People’s Creativity with Fresh Eyes Festival

On Thursday 16th May the students of St. Anne’s Community College, Killaloe will seek to open our eyes to the creative possibilities that surround us all with their inaugural arts and music festival; Fresh Eyes Festival.

George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare ETB, with Niamh Cooke, the newly-appointed Deputy Principal of Limerick Community Special School, Deirdre Bourke, the newly-appointed Principal of Limerick Community Special School, Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools, Limerick and Clare ETB, and Eamon Murphy, Director of Organisation Support and Development, Limerick and Clare ETB.

New Principal and Deputy Principal Appointed at Limerick Community Special School

A new Principal and Deputy Principal have been appointed at the new Limerick Community Special School. The school will help provide for children with a moderate general learning disability and complex needs or autism and complex needs from 4 to 18 years.

Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year 2024 winner Ailey Lyons from Coláiste Íde agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, with fellow finalist students, David Omielianowicz from Coláiste Mhuire Askeaton, Joe Minihan from Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, and Katie Keogh, Mungret Community College.

Junior Culinary Stars Shine at Shannon Region Junior Chef of The Year 2024

The Shannon Region Junior Chef of the Year competition took place recently at the Limerick Strand Hotel. It was the pinnacle of a 6-month Transition Year taster initiative led by a team of executive chefs from t ETB’s College of FET, Hospitality Campus.

George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare ETB, Ray Kennedy, RTE newsreader and awards presenter with Róisín Ní Riain as she is presented with her ETB Alumni award and Phil Lavin who accepted Sarah Lavin’s ETB Alumni award on her behalf.

ETB Students Honoured at National Awards Ceremony at Thomond Park

Some of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s top students, both past and present, were recently honoured at a special ceremony at Thomond Park Stadium showcasing the depth of talent that the ETB supports through its schools.

George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare ETB with Zara Starr Madden, the newly appointed Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-ordinator and Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Director of Schools, Limerick and Clare ETB.

Exciting Plans for Expansion of Work of ETB Local Creative Youth Partnership in Limerick and Clare

Limerick and Clare ETB is strengthening its commitment to the region through its Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP). This coincides with the appointment of a new Co-ordinator who has exciting plans for enhancement of its programmes in a move that will also generate more creative jobs.

Back row - Left to Right: Paul C. Ryan, Regional Film Manager at Film in Limerick, Dennis Barry, Head of Innovate Limerick, Eimear Brophy, Further Education and Training Manager, Enterprise Engagement, at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Front row - Left to Right: Grainne Carroll, Steve Hall, Melissa Collins, Rachael Power, Film in Limerick.

Local Film Producers Join Film in Limerick Delegation to Berlin Film Festival

A training initiative by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, in partnership with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board chose three Mid-West film producers to travel to the European Film Market to pitch film projects.